Mandhana, Rawal tons make India clinch last semi-final spot

Centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal powered India to a 53-run win over New Zealand and into the Women's World Cup semi-finals on Thursday.
23 October 2025, 18:19 PM Sports
Records at a glance after Tigers snap winless streak in style
Bangladesh sealed a 2-1 series victory over the West Indies with a commanding 179-run win in the third and final ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
23 October 2025, 15:28 PM Sports
Bangladesh seal West Indies series with crushing 179-run win
Bangladesh ended their streak of four consecutive ODI series defeats in emphatic fashion
23 October 2025, 12:14 PM Sports
Napoli humiliation reinforces Conte's poor CL record
The humiliating 6-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven made unfortunate history for both Antonio Conte and Napoli, but reaffirmed the coach’s poor Champions League record.
22 October 2025, 09:10 AM Sports

Zarif cites technical flaws in semifinal loss

The 17-year-old was beaten 6-1, 6-4 by Thailand’s Ariyaphol Leekul at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna, just six days after claiming the boy’s singles crown at the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 in Rajshahi.
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35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30 / Zarif triumphs in thriller to reach semifinals
Bangladeshi young tennis star Zarif Abrar has continued his dream run at the 35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30, Dhaka, securing his place in the semifinals after a thrilling quarter-final victory, defeating India's second-seeded player Shounak Chatterjee 2-1.
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Pep talks with Djokovic as Sabalenka vows to improve 'in everything'
World number one Aryna Sabalenka told AFP that she needs to improve her tennis "in literally everything" and how Novak Djokovic is helping her do it on and off the court.
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SPLASH OF JOY
22 October 2025, 14:52 PM Sports
Calm before Hong Kong takeoff
10 October 2025, 09:26 AM Sports

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Walton rewards under-18 girls
14 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Koeman not carried away

A pragmatic Ronald Koeman promised to keep his feet 'off the dancefloor' and planted in reality following Netherlands' victory over Germany.
14 October 2018, 18:00 PM

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Bangladesh youth hockey team lost their classification match against Poland 5-4 in the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires
13 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Salah's delight and agony

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored direct from a corner but was later injured as Egypt romped to a 4-1 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win over eSwatini on Friday.
13 October 2018, 14:59 PM

Henry named Monaco coach

Former Arsenal star Thierry Henry was on Saturday named as Monaco coach, taking his first job in club management after leaving his position with the Belgium national team.
13 October 2018, 14:57 PM

Federer stunned by Coric in semis

Roger Federer admitted that he was lacking "punch" after he was turfed out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by 13th-seeded Borna Coric.
13 October 2018, 14:55 PM

BBC grabs snooker title

Bangladesh Billiard Center Ltd (BBC) clinched the 2018 Dhaka Club National Snooker Team Championship title while Narayanganj Club Ltd became the runners-up at Dhaka Club's Samson Chowdhury Center on Thursday.
12 October 2018, 18:00 PM

BD lose 5-0 to Argentina

Bangladesh five-a-side hockey team suffered a 5-0 defeat against hosts Argentina in the quarterfinals of the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina yesterday.
12 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Youth Olympic Games: BD hockey team taste first win

The Bangladesh hockey team tasted their first win in the Youth Olympic Games when they handed a 5-2 defeat to Canada in the five-a-side affair in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday.
11 October 2018, 18:00 PM

A celebration of Bangladesh girls’ achievement in sports

The Australian High Commission in Dhaka acknowledged the leadership of Bangladeshi girls’ and women in different sports in celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child 2018.
11 October 2018, 15:08 PM

Revenge not on our minds: Trippier

England will not be out for revenge for their World Cup semi-final defeat when they face Croatia in the Nations League on Friday, defender Kieran Trippier has said.
10 October 2018, 15:27 PM

Africa Cup offers Salah chance to regain scoring touch

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah gets a chance to rediscover his scoring touch when he plays for Egypt against eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) in the Africa Cup of Nations this week.
10 October 2018, 15:22 PM

Man United in trouble and could lose Pogba, says Deschamps

Manchester United are in trouble and fans of Italian champions Juventus are right to dream of signing Paul Pogba, France's World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday.
10 October 2018, 15:21 PM

'Sarri only wants money'

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis on Wednesday accused former coach Maurizio Sarri of only being interested in money and predicted that new manager Carlo Ancelotti was in for the long haul as the southerners chase a first Serie A title since 1990 and dream of Champions League success.
10 October 2018, 15:18 PM

Hoeness backs Kovac 'to the end'

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness affirmed Monday his strong support for coach Niko Kovac, as the Croat came under intense pressure over a winless run capped by a stinging 3-0 defeat at home.
9 October 2018, 15:18 PM

'Ronaldo isn't easy to replace'

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici said Monday it was not easy to replace a player of the calibre of Cristiano Ronaldo as he also dismissed a return to Italy for Manchester United's French World Cup winner Paul Pogba.
9 October 2018, 15:17 PM

WC expectations a 'sufferance' for Argentina, Messi

Former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli said the 'Albiceleste' were saddled with excessive expectations at the World Cup, stifling the performances of his players, including Lionel Messi.
9 October 2018, 15:14 PM

Sylhet BKSP cries for attention

At a glance, the Sylhet Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP), just 11 kilometers from the downtown and on the highway bypass road of North Sylhet, appears calm and quiet like its Savar's headquarter, giving an impression that this is the right place to groom athletes.
3 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Ronaldo denies sexual assault accusation

Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday denied accusations by a former American model that he raped her in a Las Vegas hotel in 2009 and said his conscience is clear.
3 October 2018, 15:53 PM

Bangladesh edge Nepal 2-1

Bangladesh emerged champions of Group B to set up a semifinal clash against hosts Bhutan following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Nepal in the SAFF U-18 Women's Championship in Thimphu yesterday.
2 October 2018, 18:00 PM